At her first Listening Tour event, President Chopp says she came away from the evening "impressed – and not the least bit surprised - by the thoughtfulness of Swarthmore alumni, family, and friends and encouraged by the support and enthusiasm for the college, and for my new role here."

In more than a dozen future events, and in general, she adds she is "particularly eager to gain insight into which aspects of the Swarthmore experience should endure; what values we most treasure; and how those values can help shape our decisions as we look forward to the future together."

Of particular interest may be her reflections on community service (38:50), strategic planning (40:55), and consensus decision making (48:17). more

David L. Cohen '77, executive vice president of Comcast Corporation, presented the annual Thomas B. McCabe Lecture. His talk, entitled "The Intersection of Politics, Business, and Public Policy," emphasized the leadership skills and vision needed for effective urban public policy. The McCabe Memorial Fund honors Swarthmore benefactor Thomas B. McCabe, Class of 1915, and funds the lectureship to bring individuals with distinguished careers to campus.